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EC/CAS
20859-73-8
Name of the chemical
Aluminium phosphide; Aluminium phosphide releasing phosphine (under BPR)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2008-06-02
Product name
Farmoz Pestex Fumigation Tablets
Substance name
Metal phosphide
CAS No.
20859-73-8
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Company Information
company name
Farmoz Pty Ltd
Section 2
Hazard statements
This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of ASCC Australia. Dangerous according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R23, R28, R15/29. Toxic by inhalation. Very toxic if swallowed. Contact with water liberates toxic, highly flammable gas.
Precautionary statements
S14, S20, S38. Keep away from water and water based materials. When using, do not eat or drink. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
SUSDP Classification
S7
ADG classification
Class 4.3, Sub risk 6.1 (ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE)
UN Number
1397 Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: White tablets or pellets. Odour: Produces colourless phosphine gas which has a carbide-like odour.
Health hazards
Aluminum phosphide is not absorbed dermally; the main routes of exposure are through ingestion and inhalation. It is highly toxic via both these routes. The reported rodent oral LD50 is 11.5 mg/kg for the refined version, with that for the technical compound presumably lower. Aluminum phosphide ingested orally reacts with water and stomach acids to produce phosphine gas, which may account in a large part for observed toxicity.
Potential health effects
See section 11 for Chronic exposure studies. Inhalation Short term exposure: Available data shows that this product is toxic, but symptoms are not available. In addition, this product may be irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. In addition, this product may be irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: Available data shows that this product is not harmful. In addition, this product may be irritating to eyes, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Ingestion: Short term exposure: This product is very toxic if swallowed. See symptoms above. Carcinogen Status: ASCC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by ASCC. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.
